grandstanding

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Verb grandstand has 1 sense

grandstand - perform ostentatiously in order to impress the audience and with an eye to the applause; "She never misses a chance to grandstand"
--₁ is one way to perform

Derived form: noun grandstander₁
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s

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Grandstanding

Noun

Sense 1: The act of behaving or speaking in a showy or dramatic manner in order to attract attention or gain approval from others.

Example Sentence: The politician's grandstanding during the campaign rally earned him thunderous applause from the crowd.

Verb

Sense 1: To behave or speak in a showy or dramatic manner to attract attention or gain approval from others.

Example Sentence: The singer grandstands on stage, showcasing his vocal range and captivating the audience.

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